Situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The United States is deeply concerned by the
worsening humanitarian situation in the eastern provinces of
the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The violence
that has driven tens of thousands of civilians from their
homes and placed their lives at risk is deplorable. The U.S.
calls on all parties to the Goma Agreements and the Nairobi
Communiqué to respect their commitments and renounce the
use of arms. We call on the countries of the Great Lakes
region to work together to enhance stability and respect
each other’s sovereignty.

The U.S. calls on the National
Congress for the Defense of the People (CNDP) and its
leader, Laurent Nkunda, to resume discussions with the
democratically elected and internationally recognized
Congolese government, to avoid further fighting, rescind its
previous call for open revolt against the Congolese
government, and return to its pre-August 28th positions. The
U.S. also calls on the Democratic Forces for the Liberation
of Rwanda (FDLR) to lay down its arms, disband, and
demobilize.

The U.S. reaffirms its support for the United
Nations Mission in the Congo (MONUC), which has played a
vital role in protecting civilian populations and ending
violence.

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